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Daily Current Affairs
03 & 04 May, 2026
1. Operation WHITE STRIKE is associated with which of the following objectives?
A) Combating cyber warfare
B) Anti-narcotics operation targeting cocaine trafficking
C) Disaster relief operation
D) Coastal security exercise
E) Anti-terror surgical strike
Answer: B) Anti-narcotics operation targeting cocaine trafficking
Explanation: Operation WHITE STRIKE was conducted by the Narcotics Control Bureau to dismantle international cocaine trafficking syndicates, leading to a major seizure of 349 kg cocaine.
2. Which agency executed Operation WHITE STRIKE?
A) CBI
B) ED
C) NIA
D) NCB
E) DRI
Answer: D) NCB
Explanation: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) led this intelligence-driven anti-drug operation in Mumbai logistics hubs.
3. Under Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2026, which new system was introduced for OCI?
A) Paper OCI booklet
B) Biometric Passport
C) e-OCI digital certificate
D) Aadhaar-linked OCI card
E) Smart OCI chip
Answer: C) e-OCI digital certificate
Explanation: The 2026 rules introduced a fully digital OCI system (Form XXIX), replacing the earlier hybrid model.
4. Under the 2026 OCI Rules, what is mandatory for Fast Track Immigration?
A) Aadhaar linking
B) Police verification
C) Biometric data consent
D) Income proof
E) PAN linkage
Answer: C) Biometric data consent
Explanation: Applicants must provide biometric consent to enable seamless and automated immigration through e-gates.
5. The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) derives its authority from:
A) Environment Protection Act, 1986
B) Atomic Energy Act, 1962
C) Disaster Management Act, 2005
D) Nuclear Liability Act, 2010
E) Energy Conservation Act, 2001
Answer: B) Atomic Energy Act, 1962
Explanation: AERB was established in 1983 under the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 to regulate nuclear safety in India.
6. What is the primary objective of PMGSY-IV?
A) Urban metro connectivity
B) Bullet train corridors
C) Rural all-weather connectivity
D) Smart city development
E) Coastal highway expansion
Answer: C) Rural all-weather connectivity
Explanation: PMGSY-IV focuses on providing all-weather road connectivity to remote and unconnected rural habitations.
7. The “Switch” in Banking Connect platform acts as:
A) Payment storage system
B) Encryption tool
C) Routing mechanism for transactions
D) Fraud detection system
E) Customer database
Answer: C) Routing mechanism for transactions
Explanation: The Switch routes payment requests efficiently between banks, acting as a central transaction router.
8. The main objective of Banking Connect framework is:
A) Replace UPI
B) Standardize and simplify net banking payments
C) Eliminate banks
D) Introduce cryptocurrency payments
E) Increase ATM usage
Answer: B) Standardize and simplify net banking payments
Explanation: Banking Connect aims to remove fragmented integrations and create a unified, interoperable system for net banking.
9. According to CMFRI 2025 data, which state became the top marine fish producer?
A) Gujarat
B) Kerala
C) Karnataka
D) Tamil Nadu
E) Maharashtra
Answer: D) Tamil Nadu
Explanation: Tamil Nadu overtook Gujarat to become India’s leading marine fish producer in 2025.
10. Which species recorded the highest marine fish landing in India?
A) Oil Sardine
B) Tuna
C) Indian Mackerel
D) Shrimp
E) Pomfret
Answer: C) Indian Mackerel
Explanation: Indian Mackerel was the most landed species, with approximately 0.27 million tonnes.
